Analytical Chemistry – Technical Report Writer
- Full-time
Company Description
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.
Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.
Eurofins|BLC is a small but growing business specialising in testing and consulting and operates within the Eurofins Softlines and Leather division. Established for over 100 years specialising in leather, consumer and chemicals we have the technical pedigree and experience to provide targeted, testing and consulting solutions up and down the supply chain.
In 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6,515 billion, and has been the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.
Job Description
The Role:
Manage the reporting of testing data daily, to ensure the customer deadlines are met. This involves coordinating with the laboratory to receive, collate, and input analytical data into technical reports in a timely manner.
Main duties:
- Responsible for writing test reports and working with the testing team to deliver reports on time or early where possible.
- Liaise with analytical chemists to collate analytical test data for all customer reports.
- Check data for suitability and apply uncertainty of measurement/decision rules when appropriate.
- Check the data against the customer specifications to ensure suitability.
- Liaise with external partner laboratories to obtain data to achieve internal deadlines.
- Checking customer test requests before scheduling the work for testing.
- Identify where there may be problems achieving customer expectations and escalate when required.
- To coordinate with other report writers to achieve on-time or early delivery.
- Performing any other reasonable duties to assist the testing team and the business.
Qualifications
What We Are Looking For:
- Degree educated in chemistry, biochemistry, or relevant subject area and proven experience in leather or textile supply chains and/or chemical industry or relevant experience working in a chemical testing laboratory.
- Good organisational skills, with rigorous attention to detail, and the ability to work to deadlines and competing demands.
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form.
- Demonstrates a self-motivated, positive “can do” attitude, and ability to work to tight deadlines and competing demands in a busy commercial environment.
- Adherence to the highest standards of precision, accuracy, and record-keeping for maintaining our ISO 17025 accreditation for a wide range of methods.
- Initiative and an ability to multi-task and plan work effectively to meet strict deadlines.
- Competence in using Microsoft Office software, word and excel are essential.
- Computer literate and confident using Microsoft Office (Word and Excel are essential) and ideally have experience with data management systems such as CRMs and LIMS.
- A flexible approach to working additional hours when required.
Additional Information
Benefits: Competitive Salary, Life Assurance 4 x salary, Private Medical Insurance, Healthcash Care Plan, Income Protection, Group Pension Scheme (match contribution of up to 5 %), Option to buy up to 5 days holiday a year, Perkbox (access to discounts), Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential support, Free Parking, World-wide career opportunities.
This role is office based - Monday to Friday - 37.5 hours per week. Core hours are 8.45 am to 5.00 pm.